We went to Ben's yesterday afternoon and brought the boat-shaped-object back here. We still need to find someone to help David flip it over (because I just had surgery, I can't do that right now) so we can store it for the winter upside down. I bought a new tarp to cover it, but nonetheless, I think it's better if it is upside down, especially since we did have a chance to put another layer of epoxy over the entire outside hull. By keeping it upside down and covered, it will be dry but with enough air circulating under it to help avoid mold, etc.
Ben and Winnie graciously invited us to come back in the spring and use their garage again to finish the boat. They are both generous and very kind people.
Seeing the boat-shaped-object on the trailer in the backyard again, I am struck by how large it seems. Only 15 feet in length, but she isn't a tiny dingy. I see her lines and my imagination stirs; I think of how she will heel in a stiff breeze, what it will be like to sit inside her, hold the mainsheet and the tiller and skim over the water.
Meanwhile, perhaps our neighbor Ross will be around and able to help David flip the boat-shaped-object over. Then I'll set about securing the brand new tarp in place to keep her safe and dry through the coming months.
Fair winds!
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